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Deep Black Sunflower Seeds for Planting – Ornamental Variety

Deep Black Sunflower Seeds for Planting – Ornamental Variety

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly in well-drained soil at a shallow depth.
Water gently after planting and keep soil moist until germination.
Choose a sunny location for best growth.

How to Grow

Grow sunflowers in full sun with regular watering.
Ensure good drainage and support tall plants if needed.
Apply organic fertilizer during growth for stronger stems and better blooms.

Tips

Plant in full sunlight
Avoid waterlogging
Space plants properly
Ideal for cut flowers

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Dark blooms

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright tall

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Deep Black Sunflower Seeds for Planting – Ornamental Variety
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering plant

Deep Black Sunflowers are rare ornamental plants admired for their bold, dark-colored blooms and tall, sturdy stems. These sunflowers grow quickly and thrive in sunny locations, making them perfect for decorative gardens, borders, and cut flower arrangements. Their dramatic appearance adds unique contrast to traditional garden designs.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

150–200 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

2–11

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–45 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

2–3 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Warm sunny

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000125603

Frequently Asked Questions

Do deep black sunflowers need staking?

Tall plants may benefit from stakes or other support, particularly in exposed locations or windy conditions.

Can these sunflowers be used as cut flowers?

Yes. The product page specifically lists them as suitable for cut-flower use.

How much space should be left between plants?

The listed spacing is approximately 30–45 cm between plants.

Are deep black sunflowers annual or perennial?

They are annual sunflowers, completing their growth cycle within one growing season.

When do these sunflowers normally bloom?

The listed bloom season is summer when grown under suitable conditions.

Are these sunflowers suitable for containers?

Yes, although a large container with adequate depth and support is preferable for tall plants.